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GK09 VJU

2009 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Abarth 50054,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VJU
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 52,152 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,179 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2018 51,179 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2017 47,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both drive shaft inner cv boots leaking grease

Pass 27 Dec 2013 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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GK09 VJU is a 2009 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 54,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK09 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK09 VJU registered?

GK09 VJU is a 2009 Abarth 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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